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Media crucial in disaster risk management- Malawi VP Chimulirenji

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By Grace Kapatuka

Malawi government recognises the crucial role the media plays in creating and disseminating information on disaster and climate risk management at all levels.

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The Vice-President said Malawi being a disaster-prone country, there is need for the country’s people to be well informed on issues of disaster, hence the need to engage the media in such issues.

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The VP on this point said it was the hope of government that the orientation would, among other things, ensure that proper dissemination of information helps to ensure those living and/or working in disaster prone areas are informed about the risks and made aware of the measures of managing the situation.

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Speaking earlier, Minister of Information, Civic Education and Communication Technology, Mark Botomani said a well informed and knowledgeable nation on disaster risk reduction can accelerate socio-economic growth and development.

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Themes Advocacy and media Governance
Country and region Malawi
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